Companies Move Out of Their Geographic Comfort Zone
With skilled employees in high demand, some firms are extending their footprint into areas where workers are underutilized.
Are We on the Verge of a New Golden Age?
A long-wave theory of technological and economic change suggests the financial malaise that began in 2007 may be about to end.August 28, 2017 by Carlota Perez, Leo Johnson, and Art KleinerWorkers Are Economically Shell-Shocked
Despite the tight labor market, employees report they are willing to take increasingly smaller salaries.August 22, 2017 by Daniel Grosss+b Trend Watch: The Rise of Counterfeiting
Fraudulent products are booming in the global economy. And although we hear a lot about fake handbags, watches, and other luxury goods, counterfeit drugs are far more common.August 9, 2017Why the Experts Get It Wrong
The closing of an energy hedge fund shows unique difficulties market veterans face when forecasting.August 8, 2017 by Daniel GrossTravelers Are Suffering from the “Last Mile” Problem
Although the transportation of people and goods has gotten cheaper, faster, and safer, low infrastructure investment has created frustrating bottlenecks.July 11, 2017 by Daniel GrossDavid Smick Explains How Main Street Capitalism Can Be the Great Equalizer
The editor of the International Economy outlines a plan for restoring income growth based on encouraging startups and competition.January 19, 2017 by Daniel GrossA New Reality at Davos
Going into the World Economic Forum, globalization continues at a rapid pace but the social and political context is changing.January 12, 2017 by Daniel GrossA Strategist’s Guide to Industry 4.0
Global businesses are about to integrate their operations into a seamless digital whole, and thereby change the world.May 9, 2016 by Reinhard Geissbauer, Jesper Vedsø, and Stefan SchraufTwilight of the Central Bankers
Mohamed A. El-Erian argues that the world’s masters of monetary policy have reached the peak of their ability to influence the course of the global economy.April 6, 2016 by Zachary KarabellGlobal Power Shift
Winners, losers, and strategies in the new world economic order.April 4, 2016 by Dennis Chesley, Miles Everson, and John GarveyRelated tags: china, China geopolitics, currency wars, disruption, economic growth, economics, emerging markets, financial crisis, geopolitics, global economy, global issues, global perspective, global trade, global trends, innovation, innovation strategy, international relations, megatrends, state-owned enterprisesDemographics for Prosperity
Societies seeking long-term economic growth can find it by accentuating the earning power of young workers, near-retirees, and women.March 7, 2016 by John HawksworthIt’s No More BRICs as Usual
The era of unbridled growth for emerging markets may be over, but that doesn’t mean the opportunities are gone.March 7, 2016 by John JullensMoscow’s Undaunted Entrepreneurs
Today’s Russian trendsetters are Silicon Valley–style entrepreneurs determined to make their ventures work — and to pull their country’s economy forward, no matter what.February 19, 2016 by Shellie KarabellNot So Great Expectations for Japan
An appreciation of Japan’s demographic trends suggests analysts are overestimating the country’s capacity for generating growth and inflation.February 2, 2016 by Daniel GrossRelated tags: economic growth, global economyWhy China’s Stock Market Crisis Spread
Excess liquidity in the global financial markets turned a predictable plummet into a worldwide crash.November 23, 2015 by John JullensThe Search for Hidden Talent Treasures
Look for the overlooked skill sets and expertise pools in your organization.November 16, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyLeading in an Increasingly VUCA World
The world is getting more dynamic and complex, not less, so leaders must learn how to surmount new challenges.October 27, 2015 by Eric J. McNultyA Blueprint for Forays into Emerging Markets
Analysts often discourage risky expansions into developing markets, but three distinct strategies have been associated with success.October 2, 2015 by Matt PalmquistRelated tags: emerging markets, global economy
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